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title: "Research services"
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# Research services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f367e2b1-b72e-4e2f-8108-e25d8eec9ffa

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## Summary

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust conducted a procurement process for "Research services," targeting the provision of research services for an existing study within the healthcare sector. This single tender action was classified under CPV code 73000000, which pertains to research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement concluded on 30th December 2020, with the contract period spanning from 1st January to 31st January 2021. The project was executed in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £42,229 awarded to Sharp Clinical Services UK Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those with a focus on healthcare-related studies. Companies that specialise in research services, clinical trials, or consultancy related to healthcare can position themselves to benefit from such contracts. The procurement method being a direct award indicates a streamlined process, potentially favouring companies with established relationships or prior experience in similar projects, thus making it crucial for prospective suppliers to demonstrate their expertise and capabilities effectively.

## Notice

Provision of research services for existing study

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff14c0d-9ceb-40de-81e2-4c2ef3bb1dc4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,229 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARP CLINICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff14c0d-9ceb-40de-81e2-4c2ef3bb1dc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff14c0d-9ceb-40de-81e2-4c2ef3bb1dc4
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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